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The Real Story of Where Babies Come From Lesson Overview

The student will be able to identify the main organs/structures of the female/male reproductive systems
and understand their functions as well as describe the process of fertilization. This activity will ask
students to match various picture cards containing parts of the female and male reproductive systems
with the appropriate description cards. Upon matching the cards correctly, students will collaborate with
each other and write a creative story on the release of sex cells and how fertilization occurs in order to
form a fetus. After completing their stories, students will share their understanding of the reproductive
system with the rest of the class

Students will watch a video and make observations on
the process of fertilization

Explore

20 min

3.3, 4.2

none

3

Students will work in groups of 4 to match pictures of
reproductive parts of the body (both male and female)
with cards that contain the appropriate descriptions

Explain

20 min

4.2, 5.9

none

3

Students will take turns explaining the functions of
major organs/structures of the female/male reproductive
systems. Students will explain the process of ovulation
and release of sperm (ejaculation) to each other.
Students will respond to reflection questions and
complete tables.

Expand

20 min

4.2, 5.8, 7.2, 7.3

Computer, phones, digital recorders

2

Students will work together to create a story (digital
story, skit, drawing, etc.) on the process of fertilization.
Students will share their stories with the class

Further extension activities (beyond scope of standards)

10-15 min

4.2, 5.8,
7.2, 7.3

Computer, phones, digital recorders

2

**Students can discuss what would happen if the
fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus (implanted
in fallopian tube a condition called ectopic pregnancy)
or if it does not get fertilized at all (menstrual cycle).
** Students can investigate other forms of reproduction
by comparing sexual and asexual reproduction.

Evaluate

5-10 min

7.3

none

1

Students will use a grading rubric to evaluate their story
on the process of fertilization.
Students will complete a summative assessment on the
reproductive systems and the process of fertilization.